Star Pubs & Bars is investing £650,000 in reviving Derbyshire locals in 2017. Subject to finding licensees, the projects will include a £320,0000 refurbishment of the Bull & Bush in Mackworth and a £170k refurbishment of the Harrington Arms in Long Eaton.
The Bull & Bush investment will transform the tired pub into a top-quality local complete with a children’s play area and takeaway.
Plans include repainting and partially cladding the 70’s pub to make it an attractive feature of the centre of Mackworth and a complete makeover of the garden. A deck and patio would be installed for alfresco eating and drinking as well as a children’s play area.
The intention is to completely refurbish the inside of the pub to create an attractive and comfortable community hub with a new dining area and kitchen to enable the introduction of food. The extensive plans also feature the addition of a takeaway with its own entrance selling a full range of fish and chip shop favourites and homemade pizzas. The Bull & Bush’s function room is set to be revamped and opened up for local groups and activities as well as parties and meetings. And with no nearby coffee shop, a new barista quality coffee machine will serve coffee all day.
The £170,000 refurbishment at the Harrington Arms, Long Eaton will give the non descript pub a fresh lease of life with a focus on cask ales, the introduction of games and food and a stunning new garden.
Another Derbyshire local receiving significant investment is the The Tupton Tap at Old Tupton, which reopened this week following an 18-month closure much to the delight of locals. A £160,000 refurbishment with Ashover Brewery has restored the rundown building into a traditional pub specialising in local cask ales and serving home cooked food.
“We’ve been overwhelmed by the community’s feedback. So many people have told us how they are happy to have their local back,” said Kim Beresford, MD of Ashover Brewery.